Air-tanker training near Point Mugu

Almost two weeks after the start of the Springs Fire, numerous agencies partnered up this week at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station for training on air tanker use during wildfires.

Members of the media videotape a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System II inside a C-130J aircraft as it is prepared for annual training and certification at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station near Point Mugu. The aircraft is capable of dropping up to 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant through a nozzle on the rear left side.

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A C-130J aircraft gets ready for annual training and certification for the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System II at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station near Point Mugu. The aircraft is capable of dropping up to 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant through a nozzle on the rear left side.

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A C-130J aircraft drops its water load during annual training and certification for the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System II at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station near Point Mugu. The aircraft is capable of dropping up to 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant through a nozzle on the rear left side.

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A U.S. Forest Service lead plane assists a C-130J aircraft before it drops its water load during annual training Wednesday at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station.

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Robert Little of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection helps direct a C-130J aircraft during annual training at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station near Point Mugu.

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FILE PHOTO / THE STAR A C-130J air tanker drops its water load Wednesday during annual training and certification for the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System II at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station near Point Mugu. The aircraft is capable of dropping up to 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant through a nozzle on the rear left side.